So, the big question on our minds: How is Lorde only freaking 17 years old? She's got a haunting, old-spirit kinda sound and is so insanely chic we can't believe she can't even purchase a lotto ticket just yet. But again, her sartorial style choices always hit the high notes. Exhibit A: This weekend, she made an appearance at the ARIA Awards in Sydney and was a total knockout in her purple-on-purple makeup. (I feel like I'm supposed to make some pun about purple being a royal color, but it's Monday morning, so whatever, I'll leave that punning up to you.)

Wanna look like Lorde? Here's your plummy how-to.

The Lips: As the unofficial honey-haired queen of pastiness, I've been hesitant to slick on a super-deep plum shade, but Lorde's purple-on-pale is totally working. The trick to her success? Finding a lipstick that' has enough blue undertones to make the shade pop, but not so blue that you look like you froze outdoors wearing ruby red lipstick. Think Snow White -- if she lived in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. If you've got darker skin, think Rihanna in the "RiRi Hearts MAC" ads. In fact, Riri Hearts MAC Lipstick in Talk That Talk is an awesome wine-colored hue for all skin tones. To apply, use your finger -- not the tube or a brush -- and press color into lips, layering until lips are completely coated. Start by using your finger to press the shade into your lips, and layer until you meet your max. Swab a Q-Tip in some makeup remover and trace the edges of your lips to make sure your lipstick doesn't bleed out. The Eyes: OK ladies, this isn't that '80s purple shadow that you see in Awkward Family Photos and glamour shots from the mall with those crazy backgrounds. (Sidenote: Remember how awesome those were?) Instead, Lorde make her purple eye smoky, subtle and softly hazy. To do, start by choosing a deep, matte purple shadow -- Make Up For Ever - Powder Blush Matte Dark Purple is perf -- then use a small-tipped shadow brush -- try this E.L.F. c brush -- to gently buff the shade along your lashline, and out from the corners into a dramatic cat-eye shape. Make sure to stay below your brow bone and keep it light (two subtle layers, max) to avoid washing yourself out. Now how freakin' royal is that?

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